Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligocephala
ID:
45563

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Herald 7-8: 309. 1856; Baker, in Mar

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044892



Common Names

  • Pectis oligocephala
  • Few-headed Chaff-flower
  • Few-headed Pectis


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Synonyms

  • Lorentea oligocephala Gardner [unknown]
  • Lorentea ramosissima Gardner [unknown]
  • Pectis oligocephala oligocephala [unknown]
  • Pectis maritima Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]

Description

Pectis oligocephala (also called Few-headed Pectis, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and deeply-cut, toothed leaves. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pectis oligocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful yellow flower and is also used for medicinal purposes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pectis oligocephala var. affinis (Gardner) Baker

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pectis oligocephala has yellow flowers, small seeds and seedlings that are initially green and turn to yellow as they mature.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pectis oligocephala is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division of the root clump. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Pectis oligocephala

Pectis oligocephala is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. It is typically found in dry, open areas such as hillsides and roadsides.

Pectis oligocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pectis oligocephala?

Pectis oligocephala

What is the common name of Pectis oligocephala?

Few-headed Chaff-flower

What is the natural habitat of Pectis oligocephala?

It is found in dry, open areas in the western United States

Species in the Pectis genus

Pectis leonis, Pectis exilis, Pectis canescens, Pectis arida, Pectis juniperina, Pectis leavenworthii, Pectis domingensis, Pectis burchellii, Pectis subsquarrosa, Pectis vandevenderi, Pectis ericifolia, Pectis coulteri, Pectis cubensis, Pectis liebmannii, Pectis bonplandiana, Pectis decemcarinata, Pectis angustifolia, Pectis humifusa, Pectis exserta, Pectis pinosia, Pectis stenophylla, Pectis substriata, Pectis decumbens, Pectis amplifolia, Pectis monocephala, Pectis fasciculiflora, Pectis caymanensis, Pectis christii, Pectis peruviana, Pectis luckoviae, Pectis havanensis, Pectis schaffneri, Pectis pringlei, Pectis tenuicaulis, Pectis pusilla, Pectis brevipedunculata, Pectis imberbis, Pectis hassleri, Pectis gardneri, Pectis congesta, Pectis oligocephala, Pectis congesta, Pectis sessiliflora, Pectis carthusianorum, Pectis pygmaea, Pectis mornicola, Pectis brevicaulis, Pectis cajamarcana, Pectis leavenworthii, Pectis latisquama,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References